What is the symboic meaning of taking the garter off?

What does it mean to have it taken off and why is it done?
Who knows?

Re: What is the symboic meaning of taking the garter off?

I think it is a symbolism of you giving yourself to that one and only man. Him being the chosen one who 'gets' you for the first time. Kind of like removing a chasity belt? I think I heard that somewhere, then again I might have just made it up..lol. Makes sense though.

Re: What is the symboic meaning of taking the garter off?

This is actually funny

'In parts of Europe during the 14th contrary, having a piece of the bride's clothing was thought to bring good luck. Guests would literally destroy the brides dress by ripping off pieces of fabric. In order to prevent this, brides began throwing various items to the guests - the garter belt being one of the items.

In order to avoid this problem, it became customary in the 14th century for the bride to toss her garter to the men. Sometimes the men would get drunk, become impatient, and try to remove the garter ahead of time. Therefore, the custom evolved for the groom to remove and toss the garter. With that change the bride started to toss the bridal bouquet to the unwed girls of marriageable age.'

Re: What is the symboic meaning of taking the garter off?

Well your reason seems a little more practicle..lol